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SL59 MFN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,584 mi
Last recorded60,584 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 MFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,950 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 40,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 40,910 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,591 miles

Offside Front Hub carrier to strut, incorrect pinch bolt fitted.

Offside Front Lower ball joint, incorrect pinch bolt fitted.

Under trays fitted covering underside components.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted covering underside components.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,783 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 23,783 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Oct 2012 17,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SL59 MFN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL59 MFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL59 MFN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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